Research Grant Finance Manager
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Management
CFO -
Finance & Banking
Financial Compliance, CFO
Research Grant Manager
Location: Fort Worth, TX (Onsite / Limited Hybrid)
About the Role
A leading pediatric academic research center is seeking a Research Grant Manager to support the continued expansion of its research enterprise. This role will oversee the full lifecycle of grant management and provide leadership in financial oversight and regulatory compliance across a growing research portfolio.
The organization is experiencing rapid research growth with multiple specialized research centers. Increased grant activity has created the need to expand the research finance function.
The Research Grant Manager will manage pre‑award and post‑award grant operations, ensure compliance with federal funding requirements, and lead a small team supporting research finance activities.
Key Responsibilities- Manage the full lifecycle of grants, including pre‑award support and post‑award financial management
- Partner with research teams to identify funding opportunities and support grant submissions
- Oversee financial reporting, accounting, and appropriate use of grant funds
- Ensure compliance with federal grant regulations and support development of internal policies and procedures
- Supervise and develop two direct reports
- ~5 years of experience in grant management or research finance
- Experience with federal grants and compliance
- Prior people management or supervisory experience
- Working knowledge of basic accounting principles
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Experience with Workday and/or Epic
- Healthcare, academic, or research environment experience
- Primarily onsite
; limited hybrid flexibility - Candidates must be located in Texas
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